14-06-2026

1001CJA101017260004 JA

PART-1 : MATHEMATICS

SECTION-I

1) The value of a for which the sum of the squares of the roots of the equation x2 – (a – 2)x – a – 1=0
assume the least value is -

(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 0
(D) 1

2) Let ƒ(x) = ax2 + bx + 8 (a,b ∈ R) be a quadratic polynomial whose graph is symmetric about the
line x = 2. If minimum value of ƒ(x) is 6, then the value of 2a – b is -

(A) 0
(B) 1
(C) 2
(D) 3

3) Assertion : If a > b > c and a3 + b3 + c3 = 3abc, then the equation ax2 + bx + c = 0 has one
positive and one negative real roots.
and
Reason : If roots of a quadratic equation are of opposite sign, then product of roots < 0 and |sum of
roots| ≥ 0

(A) Assertion is True, Reason is True ; Reason is a correct explanation for Assertion.
(B) Assertion is True, Reason is True ; Reason is not a correct explanation for Assertion.
(C) Assertion is True, Reason is False.
(D) Assertion is False, Reason is True.

4) If log2(ax2 + x + a) ≥ 1 ∀ x ∈ R, then exhaustive set of values of 'a' is

(A)

(B)

(C)
(D)

5) If a > 0, a ≠ 1, then the equation has

(A) exactly one real root

(B) two real roots
(C) no real roots
(D) infinite number of real roots

6) The sum of all distinct real solutions of the equation (x2 – 3)3 – (4x + 6)3 + 216 = 18(4x + 6) (3 – x2)
is -

(A) –3
(B) 4
(C) 1
(D) –7

7) If polynomial p(x) = x3 + kx2 + 3x + 5 is divided by (x – 2) then remainder is 10, then value of k is :

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

8) Number of integral values of x satisfying the equation :

|x2 – 2x + 5|+ |x2 – 5x + 7| = |3x – 2| is –

(A) 0
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 5

9)

List-I List-II

If α and α + 3 are two roots of x2 – 7x + p = 0 then the

(A) (I) 7
possible value of p is

(B) Number of real roots of equation x2 – 4|x| + 3 = 0 (II) 10

(C) If is a root of x2 + cx + d = 0 (c, d ∈ R), then d is (III) 1

 If both roots of x2 – 2qx + q2 + 2q – 8 = 0 are strictly less
(D) (IV) 4
than 4 then q may be equal to
(A) (A)–II, (B)-IV, (C)-I, (D)-III
(B) (A)–IV, (B)-II, (C)-III, (D)-I
(C) (A)–II, (B)-I, (C)-IV, (D)-III
(D) (A)–I, (B)-IV, (C)-II, (D)-III

10) If , then sum of all value(s) of x satisfying above equation is

(A) –1
(B) 14
(C) 2
(D) 0

11)

If , then x is equal to

(A) 3.25
(B) 3.50
(C) 4.75
(D) 6.25

12) If α, β, γ are roots of equation x3 + 3x2 + x – 1 = 0 then value of (3 + α)(3 + β)(3 + γ) is

(A) –4
(B) –58
(C) 58
(D) 4

13) Let nth term of a series is given by Tn = 7n + 3, then (n ∈ N), then the sum of first 17 term of
series will be -

(A) 1122
(B) 122
(C) 1022
(D) 522

14) Let {an} be a G.P. such that and a2 + a5 = 216. Then a1 equal to :-

(A) 10
(B) 12
(C) 7 or 54/7
(D) None of these
15) Statement-1 : The value of is 10.
and
Statement-2 : , where N > 0, a > 0 & a ≠ 1.

(A) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True ; Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1.
Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True ; Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for
(B)
Statement-1.
(C) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False.
(D) Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True.

16) If the sum of n terms of an A.P. is 3n2 + 5n and tm = 164, then m = :-

(A) 26
(B) 27
(C) 28
(D) None of these

17) If the third term of an A.P. is 7 and its 7th term is 2 more than three times of its 3rd term, then
sum of its first 20 terms is -

(A) 228
(B) 74
(C) 740
(D) 1090

18) The number of solutions of the equation log10(x) + log10(2x – 3) = log10(log416), is -

(A) 0
(B) 1
(C) 2
(D) infinite

19) Consider the quadratic equation (k – 4)x2 – 2kx + (k + 1) = 0 where k ≠ 0 let S be the set of all
integral values of k for which one root of the equation lies in the interval (0,2) and its other root lies
in the interval (2,4) then the number of elements in S is

(A) 6
(B) 7
(C) 8
(D) 9

20) If α and β are roots of the equation x2 – 6x + 12 = 0 and the value of is ab

where a and b are natural numbers then the least value of is equal to
(A) 8
(B) 6
(C) 10
(D) 12

SECTION-II

1) Number of solutions of equation is

2) Let f(x) be polynomial of degree 5 with leading coefficient unity such that f(1) = 5; f(2) = 4; f(3) =
3; f(4) = 2; f(5) = 1 then value of f(6) is

3) The sum of the first 8 terms of an increasing G.P. is 17 times the sum of the first 4 terms, find the
common ratio

4) then x =

5) The smallest integral value of λ for which (λ – 2)x2 + 4(2x + 1) + λ > 0 for all real values of x, is

PART-2 : PHYSICS

SECTION-I

1) The graph shows the variation of velocity of a rocket with time. Then, the maximum height

attained by the rocket is

(A) 1.1 km
(B) 5 km
(C) 55 km
(D) none of these
2) The displacement x of a body varies with time t as In what time that body
comes to rest ? (x is measured in metre and t in second).

(A) 6 s
(B) 12 s
(C) 18 s
(D) 20 s

3) Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as
Reason R.
Assertion A : When a body is projected at an angle 45°, it’s range is maximum.
Reason R : For maximum range, the value of sin 2θ should be equal to one.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(A) Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
(B) Both A and R are correct R is the correct explanation of A
(C) A is true but R is false
(D) A is false but R is true

4) A physics student studies rectilinear motion of a body and prepares the following graph. Which of

the following conclusions best suits the above graph?

(A) The body is speeding up and its acceleration is decreasing.

(B) The body is slowing down and its acceleration is increasing.
(C) The body is speeding up and its acceleration is increasing.
(D) The given graph cannot describe any physically realizable motion.

5) A body is projected vertically upward with speed 40 m/s. The distance travelled by body in the last
second of upward journey is [take g = 9.8 m/s2 and neglect effect of air resistance]:-

(A) 4.9 m
(B) 9.8 m
(C) 12.4 m
(D) 19.6 m

6) A ball is thrown at different angles with the speed u & from the same point such that it has the
same range in both cases. If h1 and h2 are the maximum heights in the two cases then h1 + h2 equals
to :-
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

7) A body is projected with a velocity v = m/s–1. The maximum height attained by the body
(take acceleration due to gravity = m/s–2) :-

(A) 0.8 m
(B) 8 m
(C) 80 m
(D) 800 m

8) A ball is projected horizontally from the top of high tower at 12 m/s. Wind is blowing horizontally
as indicated in figure, which causes acceleration 6 m/s2 horizontally. Displacement of the ball, when

it strikes the tower, will be (g = 10 m/s2) :-

(A) 20 m
(B) 60 m
(C) 80 m
(D) 40 m

9) A particle moves on x-axis with a velocity which depends on time as per equation v = t2 – 8t + 15
(m/s) where time t is in seconds. Match the List.

List–I List–II

(P) At t = 4s (1) acceleration is in positive direction.

(Q) At t = 2s (2) acceleration is in negative direction.

(R) At t = 6 s (3) acceleration is zero.

(S) At t = 5s (4) particle moves in positive direction.

(5) Particle moves in negative direction.

(A) P → 3,5; Q → 2,4; R → 1,4; S → 1
(B) P → 3,5; Q → 2,5; R → 1,2; S → 1
(C) P → 1,4; Q → 2,4; R → 1,2; S → 3
(D) P → 2,4; Q → 1,5; R → 2,4; S → 2

10) The trajectory of two projectiles 1 and 2 as shown in the figure :-

T1 = T2 &
(A)

(B) &
T1 > T2 &
(C)

T1 = T2 &
(D)

11) A ball is projected upwards from the top of a tower with a velocity 50 ms–1 making an angle
30o with the horizontal, The height of tower is 70 m. After how many seconds from the instant of
throwing, will the ball reach the ground. (g = 10 ms–2)

(A) 2 s
(B) 5 s
(C) 7 s
(D) 9 s

12) A ball is hit by a batsman at an angle of 37° as shown in figure. The man standing at P should
run at what minimum velocity so that he catches the ball before it strikes the ground. Assume that
height of man is negligible in comparison to maximum height of projectile.

(A) 3 ms–1
(B) 5 ms–1
(C) 9 ms–1
(D) 12 ms–1

13) Two forces 8N and 10N are acting at an angle of 60° with each other on an object. The resultant
of these two forces is.
(A) 18N
(B) 2N
(C) N
(D)

14) Surface tension is the property of a liquid surface. If dimension formula is S =

x y z
M L T then the value of x – z + y is :-

(A) 0
(B) 1
(C) 2
(D) 3

15) Statement-1 : Method of dimensions cannot tell whether an equation is correct.

Statement-2 : A dimensionally incorrect equation may be correct.

Statement–1 is True, Statement–2 is True ; Statement–2 is a correct explanation for

(A)
Statement–1.
Statement–1 is True, Statement–2 is True ; Statement–2 is not a correct explanation for
(B)
Statement–1.
(C) Statement–1 is True, Statement–2 is False.
(D) Statement–1 is False, Statement–2 is True.

16) If y = where F → Force,

x → displacement, m → mass, v → velocity then y can be :-

(A) Velocity
(B) Momentum
(C) Angular velocity
(D) Angular momentum

17) Two cars get closer by 8 m every second while traveling in the opposite directions. They get
closer by 0.8 m while traveling in the same directions. What are the speeds of the two cars?

(A) 14 m/s and 4.4 m/s

(B) 4.4 m/s and 3.6m/s
(C) 4 m/s and 3.6 m/s
(D) 4 m/s and 3 m/s

18) Drift is distance along a river a boat covers in crossing the river. If the boat reaches point C,
distance BC is called downstream drift and if the boat reaches point D, distance BD is called
upstream drift. To cross a river without drift, what should be relation between vbr and vr. If a boat
crosses a river without drift, in which direction must it be steered. (vbr > vr)
(A)
upstream of line AB

(B)
downstream of line AB

(C)
upstream of line AB

(D)
upstream of line AB

19) Two cars are travelling towards each other at speed of 20 m s–1 each. When the cars are 300 m
apart, both the drivers apply brakes and the cars retard at the rate of 2 m s–2. The distance between
them when they come to rest is :

(A) 200 m
(B) 50 m
(C) 100 m
(D) 25 m

20) Initially car A is 10.5 m ahead of car B. Both start moving at time t=0 in the same direction along
a straight line. The velocity time graph of two cars is shown in figure. The time when the car B will

catch the car A, will be :

(A) t = 21 sec
(B) t = 2 sec
(C) 20 sec
(D) None of these

SECTION-II

1)

A body is thrown up vertically with 100 m/sec. It travels a distance 5 m in last second of its' journey
while going up, (before coming to rest instantaneous). If it is thrown up by 500 m/sec, how much
distance (in meter) it travel in last second of journey while going up.
2) A stone is thrown horizontally from the top of a tower. At a time 0.5 second after the projection
the magnitude of velocity of stone is found to be 1.5 times its initial speed. If initial velocity of the
stone is given by (in m/s) then find the value of X. (g = 10 m/s2)

3) A swimmer wants to cross a river from point A to point B. Line AB makes an angle of 30° with the
flow of river. Magnitude of velocity of the swimmer is same as that of the river. The angle with the

line AB should be ____°, so that the swimmer reaches point B.

4) A person is swimming with a speed of 10 m/s at an angle of 120° with the flow and reaches to a
point directly opposite on the other side of the river. The speed of the flow is 'x' m/s. The value of 'x'
to the nearest integer is ______.

5) When you are standstill holding a flag the flag flutters in the north and when you run at 8 m/s due
east, the flag flutters in direction 37° north of west. The wind velocity (in m/s) due north is -

PART-3 : CHEMISTRY

SECTION-I

1) Find the group of orbitals in which atleast one common nodal plane is present :

(A) 2px , 3dxy , 4dyz

(B) 2py , 3dxy , 4dyz
(C) 2pz , 3dxy , 4dyz
(D) 4dx –y , 5dz
2 2 2

2) In a hypothetical atom, the number of electrons in shell and subshell are x and y, respectively,
where each electron has three possible spin states represented as s = +1/2, –1/2 and 0. The the
value of of x + y is :

(A) 2n2 + 4ℓ + 2
(B) 3n2 + 3ℓ + 1
(C) 3n2 + 6ℓ + 3
(D) 6n2 + 3ℓ + 3

3) Which of the following is correct about Zeff for an element ?

(A) Zeff is same for (ns, np) electron.

(B) Zeff is same for (nd, nf) electron.
(C) σ is not same for (ns, np) electron.
(D) σ is same for (nd, nf) electron.

4) Aqueous solutions of two compounds M1 – O – H and M2 – O – H are prepared in two different

beakers. If the electronegativity of M1 = 3.4, M2 = 1.2, O = 3.5 and H = 2.1, then the nature of two
solutions will be respectively

(A) acidic, basic

(B) acidic, acidic
(C) basic, acidic
(D) basic, basic

5) Which of the following is CORRECT about the ionisation energy

(A) Tl > Al
(B) Cl– > F–
(C) Zn > Ga
(D) All of these

6) Which one of the following arrangements represent the correct order of electron affinity of the
given atomic species.

(A) Cl < F < S < O

(B) O < S < F < Cl
(C) S < O < Cl < F
(D) F < Cl < O < S

7) X, Y and Z are consecutive elements in a period & order of their size is X < Y < Z. What will be
the order of ionic mobility of respective ions i.e. Z+(aq) , Y+2(aq) and X+3(aq) is

+ +2 +3
(A) Z (aq) > Y (aq) > X (aq)
+ +2 +3
(B) Z (aq) < Y (aq) < X (aq)
+ +2 +3
(C) Z (aq) = Y (aq) = X (aq)
+3 + +2
(D) X (aq) > Z (aq) >Y (aq)

8) Observe the following ions

(I) Cs+ (II) Li+ (III) F – (IV) Cl –
Which of the following pairs will have highest lattice energy and ionic character respectively ?

(A) I, IV and II, III

(B) II, III and I, III
(C) II, III and I, IV
(D) I, III and II, IV

9) Among the following species, identify the isostructural pairs.

 – +
(A) [NF3 , NO3 ] and [BF3, H3O ]
+ –
(B) [NF3, H3O ] and [NO3 , BF3]
(C) All are same
(D) None of these

10) If internuclear axis is z-axis then which of the following overlapping will not form π-bond :-

(A) px + dxz
(B) dxy + dxy
(C) dxz + pz
(D) both (B) and (C)

11) INCORRECT order of bond angle is :

(A) OCl2 > SF2

(B) H2O > OF2
(C) PH3 > NH3
(D) H2O < O(CH3)2

12) Which of the following statement is correct.

(A) Cationic species of Cl2O6(s) is non-planar.

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(B) Anionic species of N2O5 (s) is planar with sp hybridisation
(C) Cationic species of I2(ℓ) is linear.
(D) Anionic species of I2Cl6(ℓ) is planar.

13) Match the list:

List- I List- II
Molecule Properties

(P) CH4 (1) Maximum 3 atoms in one plane

(Q) IF7 (2) Planar

(R) SO3 (3) 'd' orbital involved in bonding by central atom

(S) PCl5 (4) No lone pair on central atom

(5) One lone pair on central atom

The correct option is
(A) P→1; Q→2; R→4; S→3
(B) P→1; Q→3; R→4; S→2
(C) P→1; Q→2; R→3; S→1
(D) P→1; Q→4; R→3; S→4

14) Which of the following molecule is polar?

(A) XeF2
(B) PCl5
(C) XeF4
(D) XeO2F2

15) Which of the following has been arranged in order of decreasing dipole moment ?

(A) CH3Cl > CH3F > CH3Br > CH3I

(B) CH3F > CH3Cl > CH3Br > CH3I
(C) CH3Cl > CH3Br > CH3I > CH3F
(D) CH3F > CH3Cl > CH3I > CH3Br

16) Which of the following compound exist -

(A) XeH2
(B) ClF7
(C) PH5
(D) H2S

17) Which among the following can NOT show hydrogen bonding?

(A) o-hydroxybenzaldehyde
(B) Salicylaldehyde
(C) Chloral hydrate
(D) 1,3-dichlorobenzene

18) Which of the following order is CORRECT for increasing p-character in orbital used for bonding
by central atom

(A) SiH4 > CH4

(B) H2S > H2O

(C) > PH3

(D) NH3 > PH3

19) In which of the following molecule , total number of possible ∠XMX angle is maximum in the
anionic part of their solid state [M → Central atom, X→ Surrounding atom]

(A) PBr5
(B) N2O5
(C) PCl5
(D) Cl2O6

20) Select the correct statement

(A) If AB3 molecule is polar, then it's all bond angle must not be same.
(B) If all the bond angle of AB3 is same then it must be a planar structure.
(C) If all bond angle of AB3 is same then it may or may not be planar molecule
(D) If only sigma bonds are present then only AB3 can be planar molecule.

SECTION-II

1) Consider the electronic configuration of Cr (Z = 24)

Calculate number of e¯s present in orbitals having at least one nodal plane.

2) Write the number of pairs in which size of first element or ion is higher as compared to second out
of following nine pairs.

(O, S), (He, Ne), (Kr, Ne), (Na, Na+), (Cl, Cl–), (I–, Cl–), , (Li, Na), (Li+, Na+)

3) A bond X–Y has a dipole moment of 1.8 × 10–29 C-m and a bond length 150 pm. What will be the
percentage of ionic character is given bond.

4) Find out the number of species which are polar as well as planar.
O3, BF3, ClF3, SF4, , , SnCl2, , CO,

5)

In the following species :-

CO2, SO2, SO3, SF2, SF6, XeF6, SOF4, XeOF4, XeO2F2, XeF2
(1) Total number of molecules in which d-orbital is used in bonding = x.
(2) Total number of molecules in which d-orbital is used in hybridisation = y.
Then the value of x × y will be
 ANSWER KEYS

PART-1 : MATHEMATICS

SECTION-I

Q. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
A. D D A D B C C A A C B D A B D B C B B A

SECTION-II

Q. 21 22 23 24 25
A. 7 120 2 2 5

PART-2 : PHYSICS

SECTION-I

Q. 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45
A. C B B A A B A C A D C B C D C A B A C A

SECTION-II

Q. 46 47 48 49 50
A. 5 5 30 5 6

PART-3 : CHEMISTRY

SECTION-I

Q. 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
A. B C A A D B A B B D C D D D A D D B C C

SECTION-II

Q. 71 72 73 74 75
A. 16 4 75 5 48
 SOLUTIONS

PART-1 : MATHEMATICS

1)

α, β are roots of x2 – (a – 2)x – a – 1 = 0

α2 + β2 = (α + β)2 – 2αβ
= (a – 2)2 – 2(–a – 1)
= a2 – 4a + 4 + 2a + 2
α2 + β2 = a2 – 2a + 6
α2 + β2 = (a – 1)2 + 5
⇒ α2 + β2 assumes its minimum value when a = 1

2)

The graph of y = ax2 + bx + c is symmetric about .

Symmetric means mirror image
ƒ(x) = ax2 + bx + 8

vertex =

⇒ ...(1)

⇒
2
⇒ b – 32a = –24a

...(2)
2
16a = 8a

⇒ and

3) a3 + b3 + c3 = 3abc, then either a + b + c = 0 or a = b = c

but given that a > b > c so a + b + c = 0
⇒ a must be a positive number and c must be a negative number, so a and c are of opposite
sign.

αβ = ⇒ αβ < 0
the given equation has one positive and one negative root.
So assertion is true and reason is clearly true and it is correct explaination of assertion.

4) log2(ax2 + x + a) ≥ 1 ∀ x ∈ R ⇒ a > 0 and 4a2 – 8a – 1 ≥ 0

⇒ ax2 + x + a ≥ 2 ∀ x ∈ R ⇒ a > 0 and

2
⇒ ax + x + (a – 2) ≥ 0 ∀ x ∈ R
⇒ coefficient of x2 > 0 and D ≤ 0 ⇒
⇒ a > 0 and 1 – 4a(a – 2) ≤ 0

5) The equation can be written as

...(i) [Using ]
As a > 0 and a ≠ 1, loga ≠ 0, (i) can be written as

(where b = loga and y = logx)

⇒ 2(b + y)(2b + y) + y(2b + y) + 3y(b + y) = 0
⇒ 4b2 + 11by + 6y2 = 0
Above equation is a quadratic in y.
On solving, we get :

⇒
As y = logx and b = loga

⇒ logx = loga or loga ⇒ x = a–4/3, a–1/2 [Using : logab = c ⇒ b = ac]

⇒ Two real roots can exist.

6) (x2 – 3)3 + (–4x – 6)3 + (6)3

= 3(x2 – 3) (–4x – 6) (6)
⇒ x2 – 3 – 4x – 6 + 6 = 0
or x2 – 3 = –4x – 6 = 6
⇒ x2 – 4x – 3 = 0 or x = –3
x1 + x2 = 4 or x3 = –3
sum of all distinct real solution = 1.

7) P(2) = 23 + 22(k) +2(3) + 5 = 10

⇒ 19 + 4k = 10
⇒ 4k = –9

⇒k=–

8) |x| + |y| = |x – y|
⇒ xy ≤ 0

9) (A) Difference of roots = 3

⇒ D = 9a2
49 – 4p = 9(1)2 ⇒ 4a = 40 ⇒ p = 10
(B)
(|x| – 1) (|x| – 3) = 0 ⇒ |x| = 1, 3
 x = ±1, ±3

(C) if α = 2 + then β =
quadratic equation ⇒ x2 – (α + β)x + αβ = 0
x2 – 4x + (4 + 3) = 0 ⇒ x2 – 4x + 7 = 0
d=7
(D)
→D≥0
(–2q)2 – 4(1)(q2 + 2q – 8) ≥ 0
q ≤ 4 ....(1)

→ ⇒q<4 ....(2)
→ af(4) > 0
⇒ 1(16 – 8q + q2 + 2q – 8) > 0
q2 – 6q + 8 > 0
(q – 4) (q – 2) > 0
⇒ q ∈ (–∞, 2) ∪ (4, ∞) ....(3)
(1) ∩ (2) ∩ (3)
q ∈ (–∞, 2)
q may be equal to 1

10) (i) ||x – 1| – 2| = 5

(ii) |x – 1| = 2 = ±5
Case-I : |x – 1| – 2 = 5
|x – 1| = 7
x – 1 = 7, x – 1 = –7
x = 8, x = –6
(iii) Case-II : |x – 1| – 2 = –5
|x – 1| = –3
Since the absolute value of a number cannot be negative
there are no real solution for x in this case
(iv) Sum = 8 + (–6) = 2

11)

12) x3 + 3x2 + x – 1 = (x – α)(x – β)(x – γ)

put x = –3
–27 + 27 – 3 – 1 = –(3 + α)(3 + β)(3 + γ)
4 = (3 + α)(3 + β)(3 + γ)

13)

series will be an A.P. with common difference =7 and first term = 10

14) ⇒ ⇒
r2 = 4 ⇒ r = ± 2
(a = first term, r = common ratio of G.P.)
r ≠ –2 (∵ If r = –2, then a2 + a5 ≠ 216)
⇒ a1r + a1r4 = 216
⇒ a1(2) + a1(16) = 216

or 18a1 = 216 ⇒ a1 =

15)

16) tm = Sm – Sm–1
∴ 164 = 3m2 + 5m – 3(m–1)2 – 5(m–1) = 6m + 2
∴ 6m = 162 or m = 27

17) a + 2d = 7 ...(1)
T7 = 2 + 3T3
⇒ a + 6d = 2 + 3(7) = 23 ...(2)
from (1) and (2)
d = 4 and a = –1

∴ = 740

18) Explanation of Question: Simplification of logarithmic terms using it's properties and
comparing them.
Concept: This question is based on solving given logarithmic equation for the value of x, using
its properties.

Solution: log10 (x) + g10 (2x – 3) = g10 (g416)

∴ log M + log N = log (MN)
⇒ log10 (x (2x – 3)) = log10(2)
⇒ equating argument of logarithm
⇒ 2x2 – 3x = 2
⇒ 2x2 – 3x – 2 = 0
2x2 – 4x + x – 2 = 0
(x – 2) (2x + 1) = 0

x = 2,
(as arg > 0, x = 2 is only valid solution)
∴ only 1 answer.

Final Answer:
The correct option is (2)
19)
f(0). f(2) < 0 f(2). f(a) < 0
(k + 1) (4k – 16 – 4k + k + 1) < 0 (k – 15) (16k – 64 – 8k + k + 1) < 0
(k + 12) (k – 15) < 0 (k – 15) (9k – 63) < 0

(k – 15) (k – 7) < 0

k ∈ (–1,15) ....(1)
(1) ∩ (2) k ∈ (7,15) k ∈ (7,15) ...(2)
Number of integral values = 7

20) Question Explanation: Find the least value of an expression derived from quadratic
roots.
Concept: Relation between Roots.
Solution:
As α and β are roots of the equation x2 – 6x + 12 = 0
α + β = 6 , αβ = 12
Now, (α – 2)3 = α3 – 8 – 3α.2(α – 2)
= α(α2 – 6α + 12) – 8
= –8 (α2–6α +12 = 0)
∴ (α – 2)24 = 88

Now from β2 – 6β + 12 = 0 ⇒ β–6 =

Required = 88 – 1 + 1
Given ab = 88 or 224 or 412 or 166 .........

∴ least value of =8
Final Answer: 8

21)
(1) (log3x)2 = (log3x) + 2
Let log3x = t
t2 = t + 2
t = –1, t = 2

(2)
|log2x| – 1 = ± 1
 ⇒ |log2x| = 2, 0
log2x = ±2, 0

x = 1,
(3) |log2x| – 1 = 0
log2x = ±1

x = 2,

22) Question Explanation : Determining the value of a polynomial using root-based

construction.
Concept : Factor Theorem and Polynomial Construction.
Solution : Let .
Since 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 are roots and the leading coefficient is 1:

To find f(6) :

f(6) = 120
Final Answer: 120

23)
1 – r8 = 17(1 – r4)
let r4 = a
1 – a2 = 17 – 17a
a2 – 179 + 16 = 0
(a – 16) (a – 1) = 0
a = 16 a=1
r4 = 16 r4 = 1
r = ±2 r = ±1
(reject)
r = 2 is answer.

24)
x2 – x – 2 = 0
(x – 2) (x + 1) = 0
x = 2 or x = –1 (not possible)

25)

Question Explanation: Find the smallest integer λ for which the quadratic is always positive.

Concept: Conditions for a Quadratic Expression to be always positive.

Solution:
(λ – 2)x2 + 8x + λ + 4 > 0 ∀ x ∈ R if
 (i) λ – 2 > 0 ⇒ λ > 2 ⇒ λ ∈ (2, ∞) and
(ii) D < 0 ⇒ 64 – 4(λ – 2) (λ + 4) < 0
⇒ λ2 + 2λ – 24 > 0
⇒ (λ – 4)(λ + 6) > 0
⇒ λ ∈ (–∞,–6)∪(4,∞)
so from (i) and (ii) λ ∈ (4, ∞)
∴ The smallest integral value of λ is 5
Final Answer: Option (2)

PART-2 : PHYSICS

26)
graph shows that rocket is speeding up till 10 sec and then shows down till 110 sec. And, at t
= 110 sec. its upward speed becomes zero. After 110 sec., it starts coming down. so, highest
point is attained at 110 sec.
Area under (v – t)
Curve gives displacement.

Maximum height
= 55000 m = 55 km

27)

(given)

∴ t = 12 sec

28)
R is maximum for sin 2θ = 1
⇒ 2θ = 90°
⇒ θ = 45°
29) As we can see in graph velocity and acceleration both are positive hands motion will be
speeding up, we have to study the graph from the right to left in which you can see that
acceleration is decreasing in magnitude but remains positive and that's why velocity is
increasing and remains positive.

30) Distance covered in last second of upward journey = distance covered in 1st sec. of
downward journey.

d= g[1]2 = 4.9 m

31)

h1 + h2 =

32)

Hman = = 0.8 m
Maximum height attained by the particle is 0.8m Option (1)

33)
When Ball strikes the tower then Sx = 0
anet in x direction, ax = – 6
By the equation

S = ut + at2

Sx = uxt + axt2

0 = 12(t) + (–6)t2
–12t = –3t2

t= = 4 sec.
Displacement in y - direction

Sy = uyt + ayt2 {a = +g}

Sy = (0) (4) + (10) (4)2

Sy = 5 × 16 = 80

34)
For (P) : At t = 4s, slope = a = 0, v = negative
For (Q) : At t = 2s, slope = a = negatve, v = positive
For (R) : At t = 6s, slope = a = positive, v = positive
For (S) : At t = 5s, slope = a = positive, v = 0

35)

Since the maximum heights of both projectiles are same,

their vertical components of velocity are equal.
So, v₁ sinθ₁ = v₂ sinθ₂
Hence, Time of flight depends only on vertical component,
therefore T₁ = T₂.
Given θ₁ > θ₂.
For the same vertical component, the projectile with larger angle must have smaller speed.
Thus, v₁ < v₂.

36)

Correct Answer is (C)

37)

Correct Answer is (B)

38)

= M L T–2
1
39)

40)

Correct Answer is (C)

41) This question is based on application of dimension.

[y] = [v] = [LT–1]
The correct option is (1)

42) Let speeds be v1 and v2.

Opposite directions: v1 + v2 = 8
Same direction: v1 – v2 = 0.8
Add the equations: 2v1 = 8.8 ⇒ v1 = 4.4 m/s
Subtract the equations: 2v2 = 7.2 ⇒ v2 = 3.6 m/s
Conclusion
Speeds of the cars are 4.4 m/s and 3.6 m/s.

43)
vbr sin θ = vr; vbr > vr

44)

Apply (v2 = u2 + 2as)relative

O = (40)2 + 2(–4)(S)
S = 200 m
Remaining distance = 300 – 200 = 100 m

45)
t = 0; t = 0
u = 0; v = 10m/s
a = 1m/s2
In the frame of car A :
arel = 1 m/s2
vrel = –10 m/s
Srel = 10.5 m
⇒ 21 = –20t + t2 ⇒ t2 – 20t – 21 = 0
t = 21 sec; t = –1 sec
So, t = 21 sec

46)

For vertical motion under gravity, speed becomes zero at the highest point.
Distance covered in the last second before stopping:
slast = distance covered between times (T − 1) and T
Using equation:
s = ut − (1/2) g t²
Let total time of ascent = T = u / g
Distance in last second:
slast = [uT − (1/2) g T²] − [u(T − 1) − (1/2) g (T − 1)²]
Simplifying:
slast = u − g(T − 1/2)
Substitute T = u / g:
slast = u − g(u/g − 1/2)
slast = g/2
Thus, distance covered in the last second is independent of initial speed.
Given in first case:
slast = 5 m ⇒ g/2 = 5 ⇒ g = 10 m/s²
For u = 500 m/s:
slast = g/2 = 5 m

47)

Initial velocity in vertical y direction is zero i.e. uy = 0

∴ Velocity in vertical y direction after 0.5 sec = Vy = 0 – 10× 0.5
Vy = –5 m/s

∴ speed =
1.5 Vx =
2.25 vx2 – Vx2 = = 25

Vx =

48)
 Magnitudes of and are equal.
Resultant will bisect the angle between them.
AB is 30° from river flow ⇒ swimmer must also be 30° on the other side.
So the swimmer's angle with AB = 30°.

49)
Swimmer’s speed = 10 m/s
Angle with flow = 120°
Horizontal component:
10 cos120° = −5 m/s
For reaching directly opposite:
x − 5 = 0 ⇒ x = 5 m/s

50) When standstill, the flag flutters in north, it means wind is moving due north
When running 8 m/s due east.
Hag flutters 37° north of west

tan 37° =
vW = 6 cm/s due north

PART-3 : CHEMISTRY

51) The correct answer is option (B)

52)

x = 3n2
y = 3(2ℓ + 1)
x+y = 3n2 + 6ℓ + 3

53)

Theory based

54) Bond having more ΔEN will gets dissociated in water

55)

The correct answer is option (D)

 56)

Explain the question: Order of Electron Affinity for O, S, F, Cl.

Concept: 2nd Period Anomaly (Small size repulsion).

Solution:

A. General Trend: Halogens (F, Cl) have higher EA than Chalcogens (O, S).
B. Exception: F and O are very small, causing high electron-electron repulsion.
C. Correction: Larger Period 3 elements (Cl, S) accommodate incoming electrons more easily
than Period 2(F, O).
D. Result: Cl > F and S > O.
E. Overall: Cl > F > S > O.

Final Answer:
The correct option is (B)

57)

Explanation of question: Ionic mobility with respect to size comparison

Concept: This question is based on ionic mobility

Solution:
Given, X < Y < Z
∴ Hydrated X+3(aq) > Y+2(aq) > Z+(aq)
∴ Ionic mobility Z+(aq) > Y+2(aq) > X+3(aq)
The correct option is (A)

58)

The correct option is (B)

59) Explain the question : Find isostructural pair from following.

NF3, NO3–, BF3 and H3O+
Concept : This question is based on VEPRT
Solution :
Isostructural Pair

(I) sp3 Geometry pyramidal shape.

(II) sp2 Trigonal planner

 (III) sp2 Trigonal planner

(IV) sp3 Pyramidal

(I, IV) (II, III)

Option (B) is correct.
Final answer : (B)

60) Question Explanation:

If internuclear axis is z-axis then which of the following overlapping will not form π-bond :-

Concept:
This question is based on overlapping of atomic orbitals

Solution:
px – dxz → π bond
dxy – dxy → δ bond
dxy – pz → zero overlap

Final Answer: Option(D)

61) Refer notes.

62)

The correct answer is option (D)

63) The correct option is P→1; Q→4; R→3; S→4

64) Refer notes.

65) Theory based

66) (A) XeH2 ⇒ XeH2 does not exist because ‘H’ atom is not capable of contracting ‘d’ orbitals
of Xenon due to less EN
(B) ClF7 ⇒ ClF7 does not exist because Cl cannot accommodate 7 F atoms around it. (Steric
Crowding)
(C) PH5 ⇒ PH5 does not exist because ‘H’ atom is not capable of contracting ’d’ orbitals of
phosphorous due to less EN
(D) H2S ⇒ Existing species
67) Refer notes.

68) According to drago’s rule, in H2S extent of hybridisation is very less as almost pure p-
atomic orbitals are used in bonding.

69)

The correct answer is option (C)

70)

The correct answer is option (C)

71) Cr(2u) = 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s1 3d5

72)

The correct answer is 4

73)

μcal = q × d = 1.6 × 10–19 C × 150 × 10–12 m = 2.4 × 10–29 cm

μobs = 1.8 × 10–29 cm

Percentange ionic character =

74)

The correct answer is 5

75)

x=8
y=6